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Crankshaft Sensors
In an internal combustion engine, a crankshaft sensor is a component used to monitor the rotational speed and position of the crankshaft. The information provided by the sensor is used by the engine control unit to manipulate ignition system timing.
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How do you replace the cam shaft sensor in a 2000 VW Beetle?
I have a '98 VW Beetle with a Engine Check Light fault 0341 or Cam Position sensor problem. I have had this problem for about 40,000 miles and at times have tried to fix it.
In responding to your "how to" request let me first say that the Beetle uses the cam position sensor to fine tune the gasoline mixture and spark to real-life driving conditions. In the event the cam position sensor stops working, the computer control system simply reverts to a built-in database of mixture and spark settings. These are just fine but may result in some increased gasoline consumption.
Now for the fix-it suggestions: a faulty cam position sensor is not very common by what I have read. But the cam position sensor fault can be a result of in improperly tensioned or timed, toothed cam belt. In addition, the cam position sensor fault seems to be commonly caused because of frayed or otherwise faulty wiring from the sensor to its' connection into the wiring harness.
To replace the sensor, you must remove the toothed cam belt (loosen the tensioner and pull the belt off of the cam sprocket) and the cam sprocket. The sensor is located behind the sprocket - it is easily replaced. Althought this may seem daunting, the hard part is relocating the cam sprocket correctly to the cam shaft. You see, there is no key or fixed marks to get it back on correctly. I do recommend that you get a repair book to try the yourself. The VW book is somewhat difficult to use and I have never looked at the Haynes manuals.
How do you install a crankshaft sensor on a 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
It takes a special gauge to install the crank sensor. It can be rented from some parts stores.
Where is the crankshaft sensor located on a 1993 Ford Taurus?
check the front of the engine at the bottom for an electrical plug
Where is the crank sensor located?
Where is the crankshaft sensor located on a 1997 Pontiac sunfire?
the 2.4 sunfire engine don't have crankshaft sensor, only have camshaft sensor.
Yes they do have one.. well mine does.. it is above the oil filter kind of behind the rear of the starter.. pain in the but...
Now I wanna know how to get it out?!
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I just replaced mine. It's right above the oil filter, can't see it from below. The way I did it was taking the starter out of the way and, because it was kind of stuck, I had to take the oil filter out also, it has an 8mm hex head screw, after taking this out, used a channel lock pliers to pry it out , it might be easier for you, maybe. Just be careful with the new one and not brake the o ring, I applied a dab of oil to get it lubed.
Good luck!
Alex from Mante, Mexico
Where is the cam sensor located on a 1994 Toyota Paseo 1.5 L 5E-FHE engine?
THE CAM POSITION SENSOR IS PART OF THE DISTRIBUTER, AND CANNOT BE SERVICED
Where are the icp sensor and the gas filters on 2003 f250 6.0 diesel super duty located?
ICP sensor is located on the rear of the engine directly under the turbo and firewall a real beotch to get at I pulled the transmission to change that and my up-pipe. The "FUEL" filters are located one on top of the engine the other on the driver side frame rail.
How do you Time a Chevy S10 2.2 engine that has coil packs?
You don't have to, the ECM takes care of that.
Where is the camshaft position sensor on a dodge 5.9 liter 1997?
That would be the pick up plate in the distributor under the rotor and cap.
Light Blue/Black wire is the sensor ground, Tan/Brown wire is the signal output and the Orange wire is the 8 volt power feed from the PCM.
Go in the PCM with a scan tool and relearn the cam/crank values. I'm not 100% on this, but I think you have to have a Chrysler scan tool to do it.
Where is the crank sensor on a 2005 Kia Optima?
the camshaft position sensor for a 2005 kia optima four cylinder is located on the right side of the valve cover in front of engine its right under the cover on top of engine you should see it when you pull the cover off it has one bolt 10 mm holding it on and one plug.
i do believe they said CRANKSHAFT SENSOOOOORRRRRR> not camshaft
crankshaft sensor is on passenger side behind the lower timing belt cover right next to the crank pulley. replacing this is not fun. i know, i have done it.
How do you disconnect the crankshaft position sensor from the wires on a 2005 Nissan Altima?
unbolt the sensor when you pull it out you will see how it comes apart unbolt the sensor when you pull it out you will see how it comes apart unbolt the sensor when you pull it out you will see how it comes apart
3.0 96 Ford Taurus wont start replaced the starter and still wont start what do you think it is?
2. If you can't hear the relay "thunk" then you have to trace the connections from the ignition switch, thru the transmission park and neutral switch and to that relay. 3. If the relay "thunks"(meaning it is working) - then you must check the battery cable connection on the starter, relay and battery. A voltmeter is helpful here and an assistant to turn the key for starting while you read the voltage. Loose connections are 90% of all problems. A blacken, burnt looking connection or wire means it overheated because of a loose connection.fix it!
Check tightnees on all the 12 volt connection.
Where is the crankshaft sensor on Plymouth breeze 1998?
Directly above/behind the top of the oil filter.
Where in the intake manifold is the IAT sensor on a 93 Nissan altima?
The intake air temp sensor is located in the air cleaner box.
Rick
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If your getting power to the coil can the Crankshaft sensor prevent you from getting fire?
Where is the crankshaft sensor located on a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0L and how much do they cost?
it is in the engine block just about 8 inches under number 1 cylinder ,in California costs about 70 dollars
AnswerI believe its on the oil panwhere are the camshaft position
Where is the crankshaft position sensor on a 2000 Chevrolet tracker?
on a 2002 Chevy tracker, it's behind the flywheel
On my 2002 2.0 4X4 Tracker built 11/2001 the sensor is actually on the back of the overhead cam near the last fuel injector. Also the part that most stores provide is not correct for mine. There is no sensor behind my flywheel. Make if there is no wire going into the belhousing then you will not have one behind the flywheel as indicated by a previous answer. I'm not sure if any actually had it there. No mechanic I spoke to knew of one in that location.
In my case change out is 5-10 minutes with one 10mm bolt. Mine did not have the 6" tail on it many show simply a right angle to the connector no wire pigtail whatsoever.
Location of the Camshaft Sensor on 5.9 liter Magnum V8?
The Cam sensor is the "pick up plate" in the distributor, under the cap.
